02/10/2026
TO: All Parish Priests and Parish Secretaries
FROM: The Chancellor
RE: Publication of the Banns of Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests (An Update)
Dear Monsignori, Reverences, and Parish Secretaries,
Greetings of peace!
In connection with the forthcoming ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests in the Diocese of Sorsogon, I wish to express my gratitude to those parishes that have already published and announced the Banns during the Masses last Sunday, 27 September 2026. Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation.
For those parishes that have not yet made the announcement, there is no cause for concern. The required three Sundays of publication may still be fulfilled on 4, 11, and 18 October 2026.
The Banns concern the following candidates:
1. Rev. Lorenzo Ramon B. Borja
2. Rev. Neil B. Diaz
3. Rev. Vincent Nemee R. Calague
4. Rev. Gilbert P. Rojo
Their ordinations are scheduled as follows:
- Candidate | Date and Time | Venue |
- Rev. Lorenzo Ramon B. Borja | November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM | Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon City |
- Rev. Neil B. Diaz | November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM | Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon City |
- Rev. Vincent Nemee R. Calague | November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Pilar |
- Rev. Gilbert P. Rojo | December 7, 2026, 9:00 AM | St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Irosin |
I. PUBLICATION OF THE BANNS
The Banns are to be published and announced during all Masses, including anticipated Masses, on three Sundays.
Parishes that have already published the Banns on 27 September may continue with the succeeding Sundays, 4 and 11 October, to complete the three publications.
Parishes that have not yet published the Banns may do so on 4, 11, and 18 October.
Kindly ensure that the Banns are clearly announced during the Masses and that the dates of publication are properly recorded.
II. REPORTING OF POSSIBLE IMPEDIMENTS
As stated in the Banns, anyone who has knowledge of any impediment or hindrance to the ordination of any of the candidates is requested to communicate such information as soon as possible to the Parish Priest or directly to the Bishop through the Chancery.
Should any report be received, the Parish Priest is requested to forward it promptly to the Chancery, observing the appropriate confidentiality and applicable canonical procedures.
III. COMPLIANCE REPLY FORM
For proper documentation, all parishes are requested to accomplish the attached Compliance Reply Form after completing the three Sundays of publication.
The form should indicate:
* The dates on which the Banns were published and announced;
* Whether any information concerning possible impediments was received; and
* If applicable, whether such information has been forwarded to the Chancery.
If no report or information was received, kindly indicate this explicitly in the form.
The accomplished form may be submitted to the Chancery through the diocesan email address: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
IV. ASSISTANCE OF PARISH SECRETARIES
Parish Secretaries are kindly requested to assist their respective Parish Priests in ensuring the timely publication of the Banns, the proper recording of the dates of publication, and the completion and submission of the Compliance Reply Form.
Thank you once again for your cooperation and understanding. Let us continue to accompany our candidates with our prayers as they prepare for the sacred ministry of the priesthood.
